Patient Death Sparks Hospital Protest

Tension erupted in Samrala as residents protested outside a private hospital, alleging medical negligence after the death of 71-year-old Sohan Singh. Singh had undergone gall bladder surgery in October, and his family claims a post-operative intestinal injury caused severe complications. He remained in the ICU for 34 days before succumbing to his condition.

The grieving family, joined by locals, blocked the Khanna-Nawanshahr road, demanding strict action. Police intervened and assured the family that an investigation would be conducted, including a postmortem by a medical board to determine the exact cause of death. The protesters dispersed following the assurance.

The surgeon involved admitted to performing the operation but denied wrongdoing, stating the patient's stitches leaked and another surgery was advised, which the family declined, opting for treatment at another hospital. The hospital has provided its statement to the police.